Obesity is a complex disease involving abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. An individual is considered overweight if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25, and obese if it’s over 30. According to the WHO, in 2016, almost 2 billion people were overweight globally. This figure underlines how the issue…
Single Anastomosis Duodeno-ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy, or SADI-S, is a bariatric procedure to help you lose weight if you’re affected by severe obesity. Obesity is a disorder that has been affecting an increasing number of people worldwide. Among the obesity-related diseases are type II diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea syndrome, as well as…
Drastic weight loss or natural ageing can cause sagging skin in different parts of your body, including your arms. If you want to have more toned and defined upper arms, an arm lift might be the right procedure for you. Below, we are giving you an overview of what an arm lift is, who it…
Many patients have chosen to have weight-loss surgery abroad in the last few years. There are a few different reasons for this: the main driver for an increase in popularity of weight-loss surgery abroad is cost. Travelling to get a procedure done abroad can be very convenient compared to the US or the UK. Most…
Gastric sleeve surgery, or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, is a weight-loss procedure that involves reducing the size of your stomach in order to reduce the amount of food intake. Dr. Grzegorz Kowalski, MD, PhD is KCM Clinic’s General Surgery Specialist, Oncological Surgery Specialist, and Bariatrician. His specialty fields include oncological surgery, laparoscopic surgery for general surgery…
Bariatric treatment comprises a series of surgical and non-surgical procedures to help you lose weight. These procedures are recommended for individuals who are obese or severly obese and no diet or exercise plan has really helped them lose enough weight. Each weight loss procedure works differently and the doctor will recommend which one best works…
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is the umbrella term for a series of medical procedures that help you lose weight. Bariatric procedures are generally recommended for people who are obese or severely obese. If you have struggled and failed to lose weight, weight loss surgery might be an option. Procedures include: ✔️…
Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, involves replacing all or some parts of your knee with a prosthesis made from hard-wearing materials. If you’re suffering from arthritis and pain in your knee, this procedure can help you regain mobility and the pleasure of walking without pain. While knee replacement procedures are invasive, they…
What is hip arthritis? Arthritis is a condition that affects your joints. The most common type of hip arthritis is osteoarthritis, where the cartilage of your joints gradually wears away causing inflammation and pain. Arthritis can be a seriously debilitating condition but there are a few signals you can look out for to catch it…
If you’re experiencing difficulties walking or excruciating pain in your waist or hip area, your hip joint might need attention. These are some of the most commonly experienced symptoms of hip joint decay. Luckily, medical advancement and cutting-edge operations can repair damaged joints: orthopedic surgeries like hip replacements are safe, advanced procedures that can help…
